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Elections, Arts

DIA Millage Request Generating Opinions Before Aug. 7 Election

Arguments from both critics and backers of the tri-county proposals are taking shape.

This example from Oakland County's primary ballot shows DIA millage language that will appear with slight variations in Macomb and Wayne. Each county has its own Art Institute Authority and different projected revenues if the proposal passes.

Elections, Arts

DIA Millage Proposal Raises Delicate Questions for Suburban Voters on Aug. 7

Tri-county proposals spur debates over Detroit-suburbs ties, museum finances and property tax levels.

Business, Patch's House & Home

Home Sales Volume Climbs in Each Metro Detroit County, May Figures Show

Median prices generally unchanged, except for dramatic 21 percent jump in Oakland.

Business, Summer

Fireworks Tents, Storefronts Sprout Widely Under New Michigan Law

Hundreds of local sellers peddle bottle rockets, Roman candles and other dazzlers for summer revelry.

Government, Opinion, Schools

POLL: Do We Need a State Law Requiring Pledge of Allegiance in Schools?

House will consider joining Senate to make daily ceremonies mandatory.

Local Connections, Summer

What To Do On Memorial Day Around Bloomfield and Metro Detroit

At parades, cemeteries and in private, families will honor those who served their country.

Business

Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern Coming to Bloomfield Plaza

Early September opening envisioned by group with 9 other Michigan sites.

Business, Patch's House & Home

Median Home Sale Prices Continue Rising Locally This Spring, Report Shows

Monthly figures for Oakland County show residential real estate market still rebounds.

Schools, Obituaries

Tributes to Roeper School Co-Founder Flow Online from Alumni Around the Country

Bloomfield Hills lawyer praises Annemarie Roeper, 93, as "a force for good." Graduates will gather Saturday afternoon in Birmingham.

Schools, Elections

POLL: Voters Go to Polls Tuesday; Too Many Election Dates, or No?

Three polling dates in six months raise question of whether there's a better way.

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